Planning

Print Management Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

14 Aug 2019 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender titled "Print Management Services," aimed at providing comprehensive print management solutions to Central Government and UK public sector bodies. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79800000 for printing and related services, is currently in the planning stage. The contract is expected to span from 28 December 2020 to 27 December 2024, with a total estimated value of £355 million, including a minimum value of £240 million. Key details include a future notice date set for 28 September 2019, and the contract will be procured through an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in print management services, particularly those capable of delivering end-to-end solutions including operational, transactional, and secure printing, along with associated services such as storage and fulfilment. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in handling complex printing needs will thrive, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the public sector. Companies in this space should prepare to engage actively in the upcoming market engagement activities to determine the lotting structure and refine their offerings to align with government requirements.

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Notice Title

Print Management Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of print management services for use by Central Government and UK public sector bodies. The agreement shall include print products and all associated services to provide an end to end print management service. The scope shall include for all types of print such as operational, transactional, and secure print, and the associated services such as direct mail, storage, fulfilment and distribution, digital asset management, digital solutions, pre-production services, media duplication and Official papers. The lotting structure of this agreement will be determined as a result of the market engagement, and will be confirmed within the Contract Notice as will the estimated value of the agreement. Agreement Suppliers will be required to provide the full end to end service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebb6c0f-85d2-4ca5-b29e-64eef4abb13e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Dec 2020 - 27 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
ccsprintteam@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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